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This is a list of programs that offer summer intensive learning in either Arabic or traditional Islamic knowledge.

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Suggested Locations for Summer Intensive Study of Islam/Arabic

United States | Canada | United Kingdom | Egypt | Morocco | Jordan | Yemen | Other



 

UNITED STATES

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  1. Institute of Islamic Education:

    This is a full time brothers and sisters scholar program for 4 years plus a 2 year specialization program afterwards. Unsure of age range.

1048 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
Tel: 847-695-4685
Fax: 847-695-4806
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http://www.iieonline.org/

Provides a summer Arabic intensive: http://www.iieonline.org/summerschool.html

  1. Alim Program:

    This is not really traditional studying, its more of an Islamic intellectual excursion. But it's good for anyone who does not think they want to have the traditional studying experience.

364 Belvedere, Canton, MI 48188

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Yusuf Hai - 734-678-3657
Saqib Masood - 734-377-4708

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Hammad Suhaib - 313-595-6851
Fouzia Haq - 816-668-7372 (Registration)

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Haaris Ahmad - 734-652-0345

http://www.alimprogram.com/


 

CANADA

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  1. Shariah Program:

    This is an Arabic program. They provide a weekend Arabic course, a summer intensive, and online classes. The summer intensive is grammar focused and probably best for those who have a strong background in Arabic already. Arrangements can be made with local scholars to study Islamic sciences.

6565 Spinnaker Cir., Mississauga, Ontario, L5W 1R2. Canada
Tel: 647-225-2546 or 905-564-3508
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http://www.shariahprogram.ca


 

UNITED KINGDOM

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  1. Ibn Jabal Institute:

    This is a full-time Arabic intensive program. Their advanced level delves into Hanafi fiqh.

Located in different cities in the UK
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http://www.ibnjabal.com/

2. AbuZahra Foundation:

Provides classes in a variety of topics. They run three 10 week semesters within the year, including summer. (Hanafi)

52 Highfield Lane, Keighley, BD21 2EH (Letters)
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Tel: +44-0-1535-663145
http://www.abuzahra.org/


 

EGYPT

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  1. Al-Azhar University in collaboration with Cordoba University & Al-Ameen Associates

Special program designed for Americans.

Cairo, Egypt

Contact: Matiniah Yahya M.Ed or Dr. James E. Jones
PO Box 8484, New Haven CT 06531 USA
Voice:
203-865-9411, Fax: 203-787-1423
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http://www.cordobauniversity.org/csps/Al-Azhar.asp

  1. Sibawayh Center:

    They provide both year round and summer programs. They provide programs for both Arabic and Islamic studies (and fiqh for all 4 madhhabs). They offer tour guide trips around
    Egypt.

11 Al Jahiz Street, 7th District, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt 11371
Tel: +20-2-24038496
http://www.sibawayhcenter.com/

  1. Al-Diwan:

    Shaykh Suhaib Webb approves of this program (according to their website). They provide programs in modern standard Arabic, colloquial Egyptian, calligraphy, and Quran memorization.

12 Naguib Mahfooz Street, Off Abbas Al Akaad Street, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
Tel: +00-20-2-2708415
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http://aldiwancenter.com/new/index.shtml

  1. Fajr Center:

    They have programs in modern standard Arabic, colloquial Egyptian, teacher training, and other specialized programs. Financial aid available.

Nasr City Branch: Block 42, Part 3 9th District, 8th Zone Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
Dokki Branch: 3 Rashdan St. from Dokki square beside
TNT postal office, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
Ma'adi Branch: 63 Al-Nady Street (Al-Arab Square) , New Ma’adi, Cairo, Egypt
US Phone:
703-635-7812
US Fax:
703-635-7311

http://www.fajr.com/

  1. Qortoba Institute:

    They provide a variety of programs including a Quranic program.

    Muhammad Nabeel Hamdy St., off Khalid ibn El-Waleed St
    Maiami, Alexandria, Egypt

    Tel: +20(3) 556 2959
    Mob: 0020(10) 584 3438
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    skype name: Qortoba16
    Mob.: 0020(10) 584 3438

    Website: http://www.qortoba.net/


 

MOROCCO

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  1. Qalam wa Lawh Language Academy:

    This program offers immersion of classical Arabic in 6 or 12 week sessions. They also offer elective class: tajweed, Quran memorization, and calligraphy. Based in
    Rabat, Morocco, seems to mesh modern tools with traditional principals.

Tel (US): 703-349-1458
Tel (
UK): +020-8090-4378
Toll Free: 1-888-344-9842
http://qalam.ma/

  1. Arabic Language Insitute in Fez:

    Offers 3 and 6 week courses in Classical and Colloquial Arabic. Based in the "intellectual capital" and few remaining medieval cities...whatever that means :)

The Arabic Language Institute in Fez, B.P. 2136, Fez 30000, Morocco
Tel: +212/35-62-48-50
Fax: +212/35-93-16-08
Email: info @alif-fes.com
http://www.alif-fes.com

  1. Al-Akhawayn University:

    This is a full-fledged University offering English - business classes. The Arabic department is offers semester courses as well as summer intensives:

    http://www.aui.ma/VPAA/shss/aranas/shss-aranas-summerprogram.htm

PO Box 104 Hassan II Avenue, 53000 Ifrane, Morocco
Phone: +212-35-86-20-00
Fax: +212-35-56-71-50
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http://www.aui.ma/ (UW exchange)

 


 

JORDAN

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  1. Qasid:

    This is a private institute designed by westerners for westerns. The instruction is divided into Speech and listening and Grammar. They also offer tajweed and private lessons in Al-Kitaab series often taught and tested in western universities. Accommodations are arranged through the institute. They also offer a summer intensive. Very strong in grammar. Fairly comprehensive application and admissions process. They also offfer a summer intensive.

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http://www.qasid.com

  1. Yarmouk:

    This is a 8-week summer intensive in
    Irbid, Jordan. It is organized through the University of Virginia. The teachers are faculty members of the Yarmouk University.

http://www.virginia.edu/arabic/Yarmouk.html

 


YEMEN

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  1. Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies:

    This institute seems promising; providing special attention to each student. It is in the capital of
    Yemen, Sana'a - which provides a myriad of opportunities to practice your Arabic with locals whom easily speak classical Arabic with foreigners. Sana'a is unique for many reasons, one being that it is one of the last cities in the Middle East where English is not spoken by the locals, allowing you to practice speaking in Arabic without worrying about teaching English.

http://www.ylcint.com/

  1. Sana Institute:

    The program has been around for over six years. It offers both summer and year-round instruction. It is also nestle in "old Sana'a" in a very central location allowing for convenient travel to various parts of the city.

Old City of Sana'a, P.O Box: 5734, Sana'a Yemen
Tel: +967-1-284-330
Fax: +967-1-284-329
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http://www.sialyemen.com/

  1. Dar al-Mustafa:

    A 40 day intensive each summer, for both western men and women. This runs simultaneous with the deen-intensive for Arabs (many from
    Syria, Jordan and Lebanon). The classes in Arabic are translated and for the most part, accommodations and transportation are pre-arranged by the organizers.

http://www.thedowra.com

 


OTHER

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  1. IQRA Institute:

    This is an Arabic institute with multiple branches (
    Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Amman).

http://www.iqrainstitute.com/

  1. SunniPath (Online):

    Offers online classes (must have high speed internet) that are a mix of live broadcasted sessions as well as recorded lessons. Students are given the opportunity to meet with their highly qualified teachers during officer hours as well. Offers a variety of classes in different topic areas. Most classes take place on the weekends. Cost is reasonable and discounts available for students,
    MSA officers, and study groups. Highly recommended for those who don't have the time or money to travel.

http://www.sunnipath.com

  1. Rihla Deen Intensive:

    A very good deen intensive, highly recommended. For the past few years it has been held in Makkah, Taif, and Madinah in Saudia Arabia.

http://www.deen-intensive.com

 

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